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What would you say to your boss if he’s crazy about an idea, but you think it stinks? Remember the rule stated earlier: In any conflict between values, always choose integrity. Example: I believe that when evaluating anything, it’s important to emphasize the positive. What do I like about this idea?” “Then, if you have reservations, I certainly want to point them out, as specifically, objectively and factually as I can.” “After all, the most important thing I owe my boss is honesty. If he can’t count on me for that, then everything else I may do or say could be questionable in his eyes.” “But I also want to express my thoughts in a constructive way. So my goal in this case would be to see if my boss and I could make his idea even stronger and more appealing, so that it effectively overcomes any initial reservation I or others may have about it.” “Of course, if he overrules me and says, ‘no, let’s do it my way,’ then I owe him my full and enthusiastic support to make it work as bes...

How do you feel about reporting to a younger person (minority, woman, etc)? You greatly admire a company that hires and promotes on merit alone and you couldn’t agree more with that philosophy. The age (gender, race, etc.) of the person you report to would certainly make no difference to you. Whoever has that position has obviously earned it and knows their job well. Both the person and the position are fully deserving of respect. You believe that all people in a company, from the receptionist to the Chairman, work best when their abilities, efforts and feelings are respected and rewarded fairly, and that includes you. That’s the best type of work environment you can hope to find. On confidential matters… Your interviewer may press you for this information for two reasons. First, many companies use interviews to research the competition. It’s a perfect set-up. Here in their own lair, is an insider from the enemy camp who can reveal prized information on the competition’s plans, re...

Tell me about yourself Start with the present and tell why you are well qualified for the position. Remember that the key to all successful interviewing is to match your qualifications to what the interviewer is looking for. In other words you must sell what the buyer is buying. This is the single most important strategy in job hunting. So, before you answer this or any question it's imperative that you try to uncover your interviewer's greatest need, want, problem or goal. To do so, make you take these two steps: Do all the homework you can before the interview to uncover this person's wants and needs (not the generalized needs of the industry or company) As early as you can in the interview, ask for a more complete description of what the position entails. You might say: “I have a number of accomplishments I'd like to tell you about, but I want to make the best use of our time together and talk directly to your needs. To help me do, that, could you tell me more a...

Questions To ask the HR What kinds of assignments might I expect the first six months on the job?  How often are performance reviews given? Please describe the duties of the job for me. What products (or services) are in the development stage now?  Do you have plans for expansion?  What are your growth projections for next year?  Have you cut your staff in the last three years? Are salary adjustments geared to the cost of living or job performance?  Does your company encourage further education? How do you feel about creativity and individuality?  Do you offer flextime?  What is the usual promotional time frame?  Does your company offer either single or dual career-track programs?  What do you like best about your job/company?  Once the probation period is completed, how much authority will I have over decisions?  Has there been much turnover in this job area?  Do you fill positions from the outside or pro...